Development information

Newborn Puppy Growth and Development & Behavior up to 3 weeks

A puppy is born blind, deaf and toothless

During its first week 90% of a puppys time is spent sleeping and 10% eating. The are only able to crawl
The puppy's eyes, which are closed at birth, open when it is between one and two weeks old. It then begins to see.
The pups ears should open when it is two to three weeks old.
Puppies whimper when they are cold, hungry or uncomfortable

Puppys grow while they sleep

A puppy is reliant on its mother for the first few weeks for food, comfort and to learn basic dog requirements